MalwarePublished 3 Nov 2026

wyrj3i (npm) · Malicious Code

Affects wyrj3iSource GCVE Database

Malicious package : remove wyrj3i and rotate any secrets on hosts that installed it.

Data as of 3 Nov 2026, 20:28 UTC

Classification

Malicious package

Published to npm · OSV MAL-2026-18577

What to do

Remove wyrj3i from every project, lockfile and image that pulls it in. Treat any host that installed it as compromised: rotate the credentials, tokens and keys it could read, from a clean machine.

Affected software

Product	Affected	Fixed in
npmwyrj3i	Affected–	Fixed in–

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Description

The npm package 'wyrj3i' contains malicious code that compromises any computer on which it is installed or running. Installation of this package may lead to full system compromise, including unauthorized access to secrets and keys stored on the affected machine. Immediate removal of the package is recommended, but complete remediation may require rotating all secrets and keys from a separate, uncompromised device due to potential persistent control by an attacker.

Impact

Full system compromise on any computer with the 'wyrj3i' package installed. All secrets and keys stored on the compromised system are at risk and should be considered exposed. The attacker may maintain persistent control beyond just the presence of the package itself.

Defensive guidance

Remove the 'wyrj3i' package immediately from all affected systems. Rotate all secrets and keys stored on the compromised machines using a separate, secure computer. Due to the potential for persistent compromise, additional forensic analysis and remediation may be necessary to ensure complete removal of malicious components.

Summary

The 'wyrj3i' package on npm has been identified as malicious software. According to the source details, any system with this package installed should be considered fully compromised. The package grants an attacker full control over the affected computer, risking exposure of all stored secrets and keys. Removal of the package alone does not guarantee elimination of all malicious components introduced by it. The recommended response includes removing the package and rotating all secrets and keys from a different, secure system.

References

github.com/advisories/GHSA-pmhv-7c84-cgwc (opens in a new tab)

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AI analysisMachine-generated, updated 3 Nov 2026, 20:28 UTC

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